Question

the price of a garment has been reduced by 15% in a sale to rs.306. find its original price.​

Answer 1

the original price of the garment = rs 360

     working:

let the O.G be x

306/x = 85%  (85/100)

  (cross multiply)

  85x = 30600

       x = 30600/85

  O.G = rs 360